Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Ability to work nontraditional hours to include some nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to travel. Ability to drive.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 12/17/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Ath Academic Counselor II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree
Position Summary
Assist in the development and implementation of all services related to academic planning, academic support, academic major and career counseling, academic monitoring and personal development for student-athletes. Ensures compliance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules compliance in the area of academic counseling.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to monitor students progress and coordinate their class schedules, tutorial sessions, and development.
• Ability to communicate with coaches, students, tutors, and professors.
• Ability to provide academic support and counseling in regard to students' courses and progress towards graduation.
• Strong communication skills

Physical Demands

• Stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms
• Sit for long periods of time
• Talk and hear
• Lift approximately 25 lbs
• Close and distance vision
• Driving

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary academic counselor for Football (WR/TE/QB) & MW Golf.
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes, including weekly meetings with student-athlete, daily monitoring of class attendance, academic appointment attendance, and grades.
• Daily communication with students, coaches, instructors, administrations, parents, and guardians with regard to students' progress toward degree and eligibility.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing all services related to academic planning, academic support, major selection, career counseling, academic monitoring, and personal development of student-athletes.
• Ensure compliance with UGA, UGAAA, SEC, and NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to the areas of academic honesty, progress toward degree, and eligibility.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in student-athlete recruiting events & faculty engagement events, including some evenings and weekends throughout the year.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to the area of academic advising.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Academic Counseling.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Beth Dziedzic Recruitment Contact Email bethd@sports.uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents